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Tech News : GoDaddy Complaint Over Years of Poor Cybersecurity

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a scathing complaint against web-hosting giant GoDaddy, accusing the company of failing to implement basic cybersecurity tools and practices since 2018. What Is the ITC, and What Is the Complaint? The ITC is a US federal agency responsible for enforcing trade laws, addressing unfair trade practices, and … Continue reading Tech News : GoDaddy Complaint Over Years of Poor Cybersecurity


Windows Wizardry : Maximise Laptop Battery with Windows 11 Energy Saver

Discover how to use Windows 11 Energy Saver to extend your laptop’s battery life and reduce energy consumption, with straightforward steps to customise it to your needs. What Is The Energy Saver Feature? Windows 11 includes a robust Energy Saver feature designed to help laptops run longer on battery power by optimising system settings. This … Continue reading Windows Wizardry : Maximise Laptop Battery with Windows 11 Energy Saver


Security Stop Press : UK Government Proposes Ransomware Payment Ban

The UK government is consulting on plans to ban ransomware payments by public sector bodies and critical national infrastructure (CNI) to disrupt the financial model underpinning cybercrime. The proposals also include mandatory reporting of ransomware attacks and measures to block payments to criminal groups, aiming to reduce the threat and support law enforcement investigations. Ransomware … Continue reading Security Stop Press : UK Government Proposes Ransomware Payment Ban


Sustainability-in-Tech : Driller-Robots Harness Geothermal Energy

Borobotics, a Swiss startup, has unveiled an autonomous drilling machine that could make geothermal energy more affordable and accessible, transforming how we harness heat from beneath the Earth’s surface. Grabowski The machine (nicknamed “Grabowski”) is being heralded as the “world’s most powerful worm” for its ability to silently and efficiently burrow through various terrains. Compact, resource-efficient, and … Continue reading Sustainability-in-Tech : Driller-Robots Harness Geothermal Energy


Video Update : Use ChatGPT Scheduling For Tasks

This handy new feature from those clever people at OpenAI now lets you set ‘tasks’ which can then be scheduled for specific times and the results can be emailed across to you. Have a play with it – it’s fascinating! [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best to download it … Continue reading Video Update : Use ChatGPT Scheduling For Tasks


Tech Tip – Use “Ctrl + D” to Quickly Bookmark Pages in Edge or Chrome

Save important webpages instantly as bookmarks with a simple shortcut to avoid losing valuable resources or frequently visited sites. Here’s how: Open a Browser: – Launch Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Bookmark with Ctrl + D: – Press Ctrl + D, rename the bookmark (if needed), and save it to your desired folder. – This … Continue reading Tech Tip – Use “Ctrl + D” to Quickly Bookmark Pages in Edge or Chrome


Featured Article : Plumbers Are Safe … For Now

The findings of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025 show that although the rapid rise of AI is reshaping the future of work, hands-on professions like plumbing look likely to remain largely untouched by the digital revolution. The Report WEF’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 was based on insights from over … Continue reading Featured Article : Plumbers Are Safe … For Now


Tech Insight : What’s New at CES?

Following CES 2025 in Las Vegas, which showcased a plethora of innovative gadgets and technologies offering a glimpse into the future of consumer electronics, here’s a selection of standout products that captured attention at this year’s event. Samsung’s Gesture-Controlled TVs Samsung unveiled an innovative method to control their TVs using a smartwatch, specifically the Galaxy … Continue reading Tech Insight : What’s New at CES?


Tech News : Rollable Laptops Being Rolled Out

With rollable laptops (featuring extendable screens) set to become the latest breakthrough in portable computing, we look at what they are and the unique benefits they offer. From Basic Clamshell To Rollable For decades, it seems laptops have adhered to a basic clamshell design. The industry may have seen incremental advances in processing power, battery … Continue reading Tech News : Rollable Laptops Being Rolled Out


Tech News : Meta Trials eBay Listings on Facebook Marketplace

Meta has begun testing a new feature in Germany, France, and the US that allows users of Facebook Marketplace to browse eBay listings directly on the platform, while completing their transactions on eBay. Collaboration The pilot programme, announced on Wednesday, represents a striking collaboration between two major platforms in the e-commerce space. By integrating eBay’s … Continue reading Tech News : Meta Trials eBay Listings on Facebook Marketplace